At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we will be better with you.
If you are a hands-on leader who enjoys developing teams, improving processes, and driving operational excellence in a manufacturing environment, this opportunity may be a great fit for you. We are seeking an Operations Supervisor to oversee daily production activities and support a safe, efficient, and high-quality operation. In this role, you will lead production team members, help solve operational challenges, and identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and cost performance. You will work closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure production goals are achieved while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement.
This position is based in a manufacturing facility and requires regular onsite presence to support production operations and team leadership.
What You'll Do:
- Lead and support production team members to achieve daily production goals
- Monitor production activities and address operational, quality, and process-related issues
- Improve work processes and operating procedures including SOPs to increase efficiency and consistency
- Coordinate staffing, equipment, and maintenance activities to support production needs
- Promote a safe work environment by identifying hazards and ensuring compliance with safety practices
- Investigate product quality concerns and partner with teams to implement corrective actions
- Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready production environment
What You'll Bring:
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- 3+ years’ experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment from a supervisory perspective
- Experience working in production operations, preferably within a process manufacturing setting
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
- Proficiency with computer systems and production-related technology with experience in JDE preferred.
- Experience with continuous improvement initiatives is preferred
What You'll Get:
- Opportunity to lead and develop a production team
- Collaborative work environment focused on continuous improvement
- Ability to make a direct impact on operational performance and product quality
- Exposure to cross-functional teamwork and plant leadership
- Opportunities to contribute to process improvements and operational efficiency
- Dynamic manufacturing environment with varied responsibilities
- Professional growth and leadership development opportunities
About Sensient:
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.
About Sensient Colors:
Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.
The salary for this position is $70,000- $80,000 CAD. Pay within the range is based on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to education, work experience, specialized training, and labor market conditions. In addition to salary, Sensient is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to support the holistic well-being of our employees and their families.
SPONSORSHP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in Canada without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
RELOCATION: We are unable to offer relocation assistance. The successful candidate will be expected to work at Kingston, Ontario and must reside in area or be willing to commute.
THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Sensient Technologies, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.
Sensient is an Equal Opportunity Employer, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3+ years experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment (supervisory)
- Experience working in production operations
- Experience in process manufacturing
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels
- Proficiency with computer systems and production-related technology
- Experience with JDE
- Experience with continuous improvement initiatives
- Ability to work regularly on-site at Kingston, Ontario and reside in area or commute
- Authorized to work in Canada without employment visa sponsorship
Sensient Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sensient Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Sensient Technologies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair pay is frequently highlighted as aligning well with job responsibilities, and base compensation is often framed as competitive for the industry. The overall package is commonly characterized as good when considering pay together with benefits.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are consistently described as comprehensive, with day-one eligibility and strong employer premium cost-sharing noted for U.S. salaried employees. Low premiums are repeatedly emphasized as a differentiator in the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is reinforced by a 401(k) match with immediate vesting and the presence of additional retirement vehicles such as an ESOP, with certain locations also referencing pension arrangements. This stack is presented as a meaningful component of total rewards beyond base salary.
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What We Do
We Bring Life to Products. Our name communicates what we do: Enhance SENSory experiences through specialized ingredIENTs, delivered through proprietary TECHNOLOGIES. Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, essential oils and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, colors, natural ingredients, and extracts. The Company’s customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world’s best-known brands. Sensient has some 75 operational sites in 35 countries and customers in more than 150 countries worldwide. Learn more about how Sensient can help you discover your next color, flavor and specialty solutions at www.sensient.com









